Businesses get more than lunch while networking

Published 6:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2005

Donna Tomz, owner of an event planning and solutions company, Social Sense, LLC in Kingwood, provided information on her company and the services she is able to provide.

"We are an event planning solutions company that specializes in bridal, social and business events," said Tomz.

"Social Sense is able to ease the burden with partial services as well as offer full service planning. We take care of the many details that cause brides and their families stress as well as birthday parties, holiday gatherings and family reunions."

For those who wish to have more communication with their non-English speaking customers, Jerome Booker of Spanish Language Services of Humble, currently is offering Spanish for Beginners for $149 with classes set to begin Oct. 31 and running through Dec. 15.

"We offer flexible schedules with 10 classes that are offered two days a week, five times a day. You are able to reschedule or switch your time if you need to because of conflicting schedule. Even if you miss a class, DVDs of each lesson are available to assist you in continuing to expand your language base while increasing your ability to communicate with your current and potential new customers."

Business owners and guests donated items and surprises which were given away as door prizes. One of the best set of prizes continues to come from Green Oak Diagnostics and Marietta Winters.

Winners were Erica Lynn Milburn of Growthforce who won a travel mug, Barbara Byers of Clearwater Ranch Jewelry won a pink cooler and Robin O'Toole of Pest & Termite Services LLC won a travel mug in her goody bag, all from Green Oak Diagnostics.

Cindy June of June Seasons Self-Storage which is a new facility located at 1950 West Lake Houston Parkway won two Observer tumblers filled with chocolates.

Jack Wise of Bristol Information Systems Southwest, Inc. won a silver star-shaped serving bowl which was donated by Social Sense, LLC.

Darlene Moody, an account executive with Lawton Publications, won a Mary Kay prize of 30 percent off from Erika Nunez de Alvarez.

Dave Kilbey of K2 Enterprises won a three-by-five Observer ad. Carmen Wisenbaker, director of marketing and public relations for QLS Family Fitness Center, won three tickets to the QLS Halloween Casino Night. Wisenbaker offered the tickets to Tomz of Social Sense, LLC in order to give more individuals the opportunity to enjoy the many services QLS offers to the community especially during the casino night of activities.

Kristi Williams of Randall Reed Team Ford won two Observer tumblers filled with chocolates. Scott Foster of Cartridge World won tickets to the QLS Halloween Casino Night. Sherry Thornburg of Mexican Restaurants in Houston, which includes Case Ole, Monterey's Little Mexico, Tortuga Coastal Cantina and other fine Mexican restaurants won wiper blades donated by Kevin and Tamara Bjornaas of Inspect Connect.

Debbie B. Gore of Allstate Insurance Company on Lake Houston Parkway won a D&D Collision Specialist goody bag. Tiffany Bauer of Mary Kay won an atomic clock which was donated by Stephen King of Growthforce.

The "honest" lawyer, David R. Brewer, won a certificate for one-hour of on-site computer services from Brian Beasley of Comprehensive Computer Solutions.

The Kingwood Observer Networking Luncheon is held the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Carrabba's located on Kingwood Drive. For more information, call 281-446-1071.